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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
7
A Tuesday evening gathering at Otley hosted by Jake and Gerrit Aalhurs delighted guests with a surprise party. The committee organized the event, served refreshments, and the evening passed quickly as attendees enjoyed the occasion before departing at a very early hour.
Mrs Van Essen, wife of Otley resident C Van Essen, and their son were badly hurt when their horses ran away returning home from Pella Monday evening. The mother injured her knee, the son fractured his collar bone for the second time, and C Van Essen sustained a scalp wound while all three carried bruises. The boy was unconscious for a time.
Wednesday afternoon shortly after 4:00 Jella Jelsma and his father were driving west on Franklin Street when at the Main Street intersection Dr T G Fultz coming north collided with Jelsma’s car. Jelsma’s rear wheels were damaged and a tire exploded. Fultz’s car appeared undamaged. No injuries were reported in the narrow escape.
At the annual Lake Prairie District Fair Association meeting in Pella on December 12, directors for the ensuing year were chosen: James E. Ver Ploegh, C. R. Ver Ploegh, Antonie Grandia, Fred DeCuck, A. J. Kuyper, Adel Hendricks. Directors will meet Thursday this week to elect officers.
City carriers will not deliver on Christmas and New Year Day. Windows open for mail inquiries from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. L. F. Bousquet, Postmaster.
Joe Fanssen delivered a chapel talk last Friday morning. Herman Gankelma read The High School Clipper and Margaret Philipps shared appreciated readings. Held of Newton attended as a high visitor. A local resident, recovering from a destvy cold, shows slow improvement. One more day and then two weeks break. Wilhelmina Van Nimwegen substituted in the left room this week due to Dorothy Wormshoudt’s sister’s death.
The case of the city against Star Auto Co and Henry Gezal for violating a summer ordinance banning vehicles from stopping more than twenty minutes before business houses was dismissed by agreement. An error found in how the ordinance was passed renders it invalid, returning the matter to its pre ordinance status.
The weather report by John H. Vor Steeg of the Weather Bureau notes a long range forecast with indications that near the close of the week the weather will become considerably colder in the northwest region.
Hand of Death: Tennis Blommers born Zeven bergen Netherlands January 1 1820 died in a Savannah Missouri hospital December 14 1912 aged 82 years 11 months 13 days never married leaves two brothers John and Thomas Blommers of this city and one sister Mrs L Neleman of Sully funeral December 17 at 1:00 pm at Jane Blommers home and 1:30 pm at Second Christian Reformed Church interment Oakwood cemetery
John Van Steenwyk aged 25 years 9 months died at his home five miles southwest of Pella on Thursday December 12 at 7:00 a.m. after valvular heart trouble. He was born in Marion County and spent most of his life in the area. He worked near Bussey for 501 years before returning home about a month ago. Survived by father, step mother, two half sisters, and one half brother. his mother, two sisters, one brother and three half-sisters had preceded him. Funeral services were held at the home December 14 at 11:00 a.m. and at the Third Reformed Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment in North Cemetery, Pella. Rev. N. D. Gordon and Rev. Wm. Beckering officiated.
Artie J. M. Wormhoudt aged 85 dies at home on Washington Street December 16 1912 from tuberculosis after months of suffering. Survived by parents six brothers and one sister and many friends. Funeral December 28 at 2 30 pm First Reformed Church Oakwood Cemetery. Gertrude A. De Leeuw Klein born in the Netherlands August 20 1838 moved to America 1847 with Pella founders. Married 1855 to T. H. Klein. thirteen children, several deceased. Funeral December 18 at 10 30 am Pella home and 11 am First Reformed Church. burial Klein Cemetery.
Charles Strohmeier, longtime Oskaloosa butcher and market man, died Monday evening after being thrown from a cart near the Prine School house. He struck his head and broke the second dorsal vertebra, dying almost instantly. The cause is unclear but may have involved standing to wrap a robe as the horse lunged. Strohmeier was known in Pella and the eastern farmers, and his death is a shock to many.
Lodging societies across the city have recently held their annual meetings to elect officers for 1913. The results were announced in the following orders.
At the request of the Commercial Association through secretary Joe Faassen the young men in charge of the offices at the R I passenger depot have given the waiting rooms a thorough cleaning. Everything is in spick and span order now and it is hoped that those waiting will be more careful about spitting on the floor and helping to keep the rooms clean.
Mary Lounsberry living with her mother in the southeast town part was brought before insanity commissioners on Saturday and declared insane. She was sent to the hospital for the insane at Mt Pleasant after months of progressive symptoms including a mania for cutting the floor and other destructive acts. Fears of harming others led to the decision for treatment.
The Commercial Association met at the K P hall to hear committee reports and discuss city matters. They backed promoting the White Pole route for Ocean to Ocean, appointed W H Fowler and two others to Des Moines for the good roads convention, and formed a remonstrance on late K D branch trains and poor junction connections.
Marriage notice from the Oske Herald states Katie Viola Gilbert wed Garrett Vanderlinden at Rev J M McClelland's residence on 421 North Market Street. The bride, a Graham Colorado resident, has taught this year in Eddyville. The groom is a young farmer, son of W A Vanderlinden. The couple plan to move to Colorado in April to start a farm.
The Olathe News notes Father Clark memorial services honoring the pioneer worker who helped establish churches in Colorado and Kansas. He visited the community annually and spoke of a servant whose work endures after his passing.
A. P. Kuper, professor of music, clarifies a mistaken report about moving from Pella to Orange City. He states he will remain at 408 Independence Street, offering music instruction and selling pianos at reasonable prices and invites consultations before purchases.
The Central College football team was banqueted by faculty at the American House. Decorations featured red sping room colors and carnations. A six course dinner followed by a late gathering witnessed the election of captain P. H. Peterson, preferred right tackle of the past year, with expectations the team will rise next season.
The Good Roads Association held its annual conference in Des Moines on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Pella attendees provide insights, urging progress on road improvements and bidding, with emphasis on public interest and local involvement.
Miss Jennie Kuyper left December 19 for San Francisco to sail December 27 on the Korea for Japan to resume missionary work. Dr. and Mrs. H. H. McAllister and Miss Mary Kuyper accompanied her to Des Moines where a large group of relatives and friends saw her off at the depot.
Sunday School at 9 30 morning service 10 45 and evening service 7 30. Christmas boxes distributed next Sunday at Sunday School to ensure none missed. Tuesday Dec 24 7 30 o'clock Christmas program and sermon The Challenge to those who Delay by the pastor. Sunday school attendance praised Big Brothers Bible craft. Morning worship 11 00 Epworth League 6 30 evening service 7 30 theme The arm of the Lord. Christmas thoughts and messages. Choir adds special music. Dont forget this church makes you feel at home.
Dr J L Bey of the college will occupy the pulpit at the First Reformed Church Sunday evening. All are cordially invited to attend and hear the sermon.
New piano student Geurt Tilma studies under Prof Sadler near Otley. YWCA held a Vesper Service at Cotton Hall with Mrs Jeusie Sadler speaking. Recitals featured works by Virgil Hopkirk Klein Hartwell Jones Evans and Schumann. State Oratorical Contest entrant Prof Bailey presented five pupils in a song recital. Faculty banquet honored football players at the American House with toasts by Beyl Baiteell Firth and Verateeg.
The Pella Iowa city council met December 17 1912 with all members present. It approved a fund consolidation to create an electric light fund and a street light fund. The Toom land use matter was referred back for council guidance. A $2500 tappage fee was set for J M Cox for sewer access, credited if taxed later. The R I Railway Co water rate was set at the standard ten cents per 1000 gallons. Superintendent Muth explained monthly reports are estimates and final yearly details will follow. An ordinance on vehicle standing was read but failed to suspend rules for a second reading. The health officer compensation ordinance was read again.
To whom it may concern. We seek settlement of all books by January first. All who owe us are urged to come and pay at the old stand. Any accounts not settled by January 1, 1918 will be turned over to W. H. Van der Ploeg at the Farmers and Merchants Bank for collection. 6162 Sonrens & Koon.
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